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40% of Sudan’s population faces severe food crisis, FAO warns

At least 19.5 million people in Sudan were projected to face acute food insecurity at crisis level or worse, as the country’s prolonged conflict, drought and soaring food prices continue to disrupt…

  • 40% of Sudan's population, about 19.5 million people, face extreme food insecurity.
  • Ongoing conflict since April 2023 is primary driver of the food crisis.
  • Below-average June-September rainfall damaged crops, especially in key sorghum-producing states.

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